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The results from a study by the Journal of Adolescent Health on student nationwide sleep. The minimum recommended amount of sleep for teens is 8 hours yet the majority of teens get significantly less than is healthy. This is heavily influenced by school’s disregard for teen sleep patterns.

Sleepy students: the problem with school start times

Henry Holcomb, Staff Writer • March 10, 2017

The average teen needs around 8-10 hours of sleep but the majority of students find a hard time achieving this.  Why is this?  Well the average teen brain is programmed to start feeling drowsy around...

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With a new Executive Order, transgender rights could be at stake

Sophia Manolis, Staff Writer • March 9, 2017

Since our new President was inaugurated he has signed numerous Executive Orders, which have resulted in quite a few changes for our country. One of these more recent Executive Orders repealed previous...

Pictured above. Dutch Franko-Dynes is in the blue. He is diving into the water at a race, one of his teammates said “He encourages the team and likes to have fun on the team as well.” Photo courtesy of Jennifer Franko

South swimmer goes to state

Oliver Piotrowski, Staff Writer • March 7, 2017

Dutch Franko-Dynes, a junior here at South, won first place in the 100 yard freestyle for swimming and went to state. He originally started competitively swimming in February of 2012 at the age of 13,...

8th grader Jade Hill drives down the court to prepare to make a shot. South faced Hopkins, the number one team in the state, this Saturday in Sections semi-finals. Although South lost 85-42, the team was proud of the game and of the season. “We feel really good about the season, we won the conference without a loss, we got our first section win,” said Head Coach Nathan McGuire. Photo: Livia Lund

Girl’s basketball team swished the net in Semi-finals, but missed the game

Livia Lund, Features Editor • March 4, 2017

After a hard fought battle this Saturday, March 4th, against Hopkins, the women’s basketball team lost in Sections semi-finals 85-42. “We played the top team in the state that hasn’t lost a game...

Eiset Mehbratu (far left) and Ben Phi (fifth person in from the right) shown standing with the rest of the debate team. These two along with Townesend Nelson and Josiah Ferguson will be going to nationals. Photo courtesy of Erick Taggart.

Debate team goes national

Lil Crawford, Staff Writer • March 4, 2017

  Have you ever gotten into an intense argument with your friend? Well, the South High debate team does that weekly! This team is making news recently by having four people, sophomores Eiset Mehbratu...

The mental health area of the clinic can help students deal with many issues including the ones above. “School is very stressful and its good for me to talk about it. It gets all the stress and pressure off my chest.” said an anonymous source Joel Barrett. Graphic: Katherine Lundquist

Full Brain, Full Clinic; mental health services within the school clinic

Katherine Lundquist, Staff Writer • March 2, 2017

South’s clinic has more services than what meet the eye. Yes, everyone knows that you can get STI tests, birth control, physicals etc., but for students struggling with mental health you can get help...

Black History Month is over- where was the recognition?

Black History Month is over- where was the recognition?

Shadia Nurein, Staff Writer • February 28, 2017

As February comes to end so does Black History Month. Many students have felt Black History Month has been neglected and teachers have failed to incorporate it into the classroom. Black history is a topic...

Seward eighth grader and gymnast for South, Ellie Barnett-Cashman, does a handstand during her floor routine at the Section 6AA Finals. At the final meet of the season South scored 116.925 points and came in 7th place. Gymnastics is a very physically demanding sport that requires full body effort. Several of South’s gymnasts feel that they receive less attention in comparison to other sports.

Flips and turns, and ups and downs: South gymnastics finishes their season strong

Madeline Mahoney, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017

Have you ever attended a South gymnastics competition? Probably not, in fact, a lot of students don’t even realize we have a gymnastics team. Gymnastics is very physically demanding but it doesn’t...

Taking make-up past beauty and towards emotion

Taking make-up past beauty and towards emotion

Mia Swanson, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017

There are various ways teens express themselves through art. Though some art pieces are placed on display many proud art pieces walk around the halls and classes worn on the faces of the artists themselves....

ACLU representative, Jane Kooren, speaks to an audience of Souths students during the first Friday Seminar on February 10th.

Friday Seminars are introduced into South’s curriculum

Sophia Manolis, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

On Friday, February 10th, a seminar took place in the auditorium to address student rights. This seminar was the first of a series of many, and they will take place every other week. The next one is on...

A group of Muslim students praying in the auditorium at South. These prayers are organized by Muslim Students Association (MSA) and led by South students.

A look into life as a Muslim student

Asanti Bekele, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017

  As you walk through the crowded hallways of South, it’s easy to pass by your classmates and not think much about their lives. For many students, religion is a big part of their life. Most people...

Pictured above: South’s adapted floor hockey team poses for a team photo after their massive win against South Suburban. The team looks forward to making it to state this year which will take place on March 17th and 18th. Seniors on the team include Hanna Bolstrom, Mark Runquist, Mohammed Mohammed, and Noah Novacek. Photo: Henry Holcomb

A Hidden Jewel at South High: South’s Adapted Sports Program

Henry Holcomb, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017

South High has had adapted sports for many years but the program remains at a lack of exposure and support from the South High community.  South has had adapted sports since 1982 when Jim Christy, -a...

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